Rep. Jim Shaw’s HB1453 passed committee and would make certain foreign land purchases a felony, adding fines, prison exposure and a one‑year divestment window.

Sen. Paul Rosino filed Senate Bill 1570 to create a Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing that would move DHS child‑welfare and juvenile services into a new agency.

Washita County dive teams searched Clinton Lake near Foss after California investigators sought evidence in a murder probe; one item was recovered for DNA testing.

Senator Murdock expresses shock at the scale of Oklahoma wildfires, offering support and coordinating with local emergency services and FEMA to address the crisis.

Signs honoring late Oklahoma legislator Rusty Farley were replaced along a memorial highway through efforts led by Sen. George Burns to preserve his legacy of public service.

A House committee advanced Rep. Scott Fetgatter’s HB 4124, which would let pharmacists dispense ivermectin without a prescription and shields pharmacies from liability.

Oklahoma proposes reinstating reading requirements for driver's licenses for minors, with the legislation passing the first committee. Rep. Hasenbeck champions the bill, highlighting its educational and safety benefits.

Police say officers responding to reports of gunfire in northwest Oklahoma City found one man dead in a trailer; another and an officer were hospitalized.

Governor Stitt declared a State of Emergency in Oklahoma due to ongoing wildfires, emphasizing the need for vigilance as firefighters work to contain the blazes which are only 20% contained.

Oklahoma City expects a sunny week with early hints of spring, featuring highs ranging from 53 to 74 degrees and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.

Sen. James Lankford cosponsored a bill to repeal the petroleum Superfund excise tax, a change that could cut a funding stream used to clean sites like Tar Creek. The Pay Less at the Pump Act would remove a dedicated source of money for long-running Oklahoma cleanups.

Senator Warren Hamilton received the AFR Legislative Advocacy Award for his support of agricultural policies and rural Oklahoma values during the 2025 legislative term.

Gusty southwest winds and low humidity push fire danger into parts of western Oklahoma Tuesday. Officials urge postponing outdoor burns and securing loose items.